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Which of the following statements is NOT true about the stratosphere?

A.
The stratosphere contains a layer of ozone.

B.
The stratosphere absorbs ultraviolet radiation which protects life on Earth.

C.
Commercial jet aircraft avoid the stratosphere due to the high turbulence there.

D.
The stratosphere is above the troposphere and below the mesosphere.

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4 votes

Answer:

C

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User Linus
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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

After doing some g0ogle searches, I believe C is incorrect. Stated from g0ogle, "Commercial jet aircraft fly in the lower stratosphere to avoid the turbulence which is common in the troposphere below. " It seems to me that jets avoid the troposphere, which is below. <3

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User Darshan Patel
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